Howick Public School

Permanent Full-Time

Basic Custodian

Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) provides first class education to students and families throughout Huron and Perth Counties. We aim to engage, inspire, and innovate, in all that we do! We are always learning! Our work is guided by a Strategic Plan and highlights 3 main areas of focus that enable our students and staff to say: I am prepared. I am well. I am engaged.

Our vision is to engage, inspire, innovate, because we are always learning. We are accepting applications for the following full-time permanent Basic Custodian position at Howick Public School, Gorrie, Ontario. This is a 1.0 FTE position, effective immediately.

Compensation Package Details:

Rate of pay: $25.10 to $ 25.59 in accordance with the Basic Custodian grid, as outlined in the UNIFOR Collective Agreement.

Start Date : Immediately

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week with a minimum 1/2 hour unpaid lunch break for a total of 8.5 hours per day; 12 months per year. Shift work is required.

Pension Plan : Defined pension plan through the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS)Health & Dental Benefits: Benefits ae provided through Ontario Teachers Insurance Plan (OTIP)

Comprehensive short-term and long-term disability coverage plans

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through TELUS with includes:

24/7 confidential support

Access to information on personal fitness, nutrition, career, financial & legal advice; relationship & family support, and overall wellbeing resources.

The Basic Custodian duties may include:

Building Maintenance

change lights

shovel snow

operate snow blower

clean and inspect roof

operate grass cutting equipment

perform minor repairs

conduct health and safety checks

service roof top unit

Building Cleaning operate and maintain all equipment

perform all minor and major cleaning and major cleaning as outlined in cleaning checklists and Standard Operating Procedures Qualifications:

The ideal candidate should possess:

the ability to lift up to 50 lbs., climb stairs, ladders and scaffolding;

mechanical aptitude with experience in 1 or more of the trade disciplines e.g., plumbing, electrical, carpentry;

exemplary interpersonal, professional and organizational skills;

the ability to use a computer e.g., GAFE;

experience in handling machinery i.e., buffing machine, lawn mowers, snowblowers;

knowledge of proper usage of hazardous chemicals and cleaning supplies;

access to a reliable mode of transportation; and

satisfactory attendance will be a consideration when awarding this position. Note - A criminal background check will be part of the recruitment process.

Join our team! Apply today.

Interested applicants are requested to apply through amdsb.simplication.com and include three supervisory references by 4:00 pm on Wednesday, November 27, 2024.

We thank all applicants for their interest in opportunities with the Avon Maitland District School Board. Contact will be made with applicants whose experience and qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position.

Communication with short-listed applicants will be made through the contact information (email address and/or phone number) provided on the applicants profile page.

The AMDSB is committed to equity in employment and equitable hiring practices that allow us to engage qualified staff who reflect diversity. We will make any reasonable accommodation, based on any of the human rights protected grounds, to support candidates to participate in the hiring process.

Dr. Graham Shantz

Director of Education